North Third Street over Mud Creek
FairDickinson County, Kansas · 702 NW 3rd ST Abilene · Structure no. 400100210006002
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,325
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Third Street over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Third Street over Mud Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,325 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,325 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Third Street over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Third Street over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does North Third Street over Mud Creek carry?
About 6,325 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is North Third Street over Mud Creek?
The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns North Third Street over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.